Software Decision Toolbox

Practical decision tools for founders and teams building software.
AI can generate code. These tools help you decide when code generation stops being the hard part.

Define the MVP

Prevent runaway scope and clarify what “done” means.

MVP Boundary Scoping Tool Strategic Invariant Analyzer

When hiring did not help

Model why adding developers can slow delivery.

Team Scaling Fallacy Calculator (Brook’s Law) Cheap Dev False Economy Calculator Vibe Code Loss Calculator

Cost and timeline reality

Sanity check budgets and delivery windows.

Custom Software Cost Reality Check

Backend cost reality

Understand how backend platform costs evolve as usage grows. These tools surface where teams get surprised and when tradeoffs shift.

Kotlin + Firebase Cost Calculator SwiftUI + Firebase Cost Calculator Supabase Cost Reality Calculator Heroku Cost Reality Calculator
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